Confused as senior coppers demanded …

Archive answer — July 22, 2026

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“DISORDERED” is the published 10-letter fill for 11 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

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Guardian Cryptic Crossword

This clue’s Wednesday, July 22, 2026 appearance

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Across

14 clues
  1. 1Sort of holiday some rugby players must have time for
  2. 5Cup of tea turned up with a little Bounty Bar?
  3. 9Possibility of outlet store finally opening
  4. 10I worked with cash register she’s discarded – it’s old
  5. 11Confused as senior coppers demanded …DISORDERED
  6. 12… commanding officer essentially use the truncheon
  7. 14Firm steal something many people like to drive
  8. 18Goodness – neighbour’s entrance buzzer rings with excessive force – I must hide
  9. 21Show off contribution to murder
  10. 22A Western losing Oscar – that’s unexpected
  11. 25It must go through on time they regularly stress
  12. 26Order Andrew’s source to meet King Charles, say
  13. 27Fool taking smack maybe loves to escape
  14. 28Drunk dwelt on disappointment

Down

16 clues
  1. 1Maintains focus for cryptic clues
  2. 2Without using tons, strangely it does not enhance crisp flavour
  3. 3David Beckham makes one eat dessert first
  4. 4Silver lining – occasionally he’ll get two below par
  5. 5Supply gum rubber – wanting metre on new roll?
  6. 62 seconds to read advertising watchdog’s email
  7. 7Walkman – perhaps as Spooner relates playing …
  8. 8… one from The Strokes (unoriginal pop group, according to him)
  9. 13Allowed to take caravan briefly – that is assuming posh car up front is connected? Not so
  10. 15Can rule Tottenham’s first 11 out – ultimately not up for it
  11. 16Made cloudy as former students smoked
  12. 17See 2
  13. 19See 7
  14. 20Teasing related to exploit
  15. 23One wood is perfect
  16. 24Perhaps Rosemary is writing her book

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Sort of holiday some rugby players must have time for

    Answer: PACKAGE

  2. 5. Cup of tea turned up with a little Bounty Bar?

    Answer: BREWPUB

  3. 9. Possibility of outlet store finally opening

    Answer: EVENT

  4. 10. I worked with cash register she’s discarded – it’s old

    Answer: GERIATRIC

  5. 11. Confused as senior coppers demanded …

    Answer: DISORDERED

  6. 12. … commanding officer essentially use the truncheon

    Answer: COSH

  7. 14. Firm steal something many people like to drive

    Answer: HARDBARGAIN

  8. 18. Goodness – neighbour’s entrance buzzer rings with excessive force – I must hide

    Answer: BENEVOLENCE

  9. 21. Show off contribution to murder

    Answer: CROW

  10. 22. A Western losing Oscar – that’s unexpected

    Answer: ACCIDENTAL

  11. 25. It must go through on time they regularly stress

    Answer: REITERATE

  12. 26. Order Andrew’s source to meet King Charles, say

    Answer: ARRAY

  13. 27. Fool taking smack maybe loves to escape

    Answer: DINGBAT

  14. 28. Drunk dwelt on disappointment

    Answer: LETDOWN

Down

  1. 1. Maintains focus for cryptic clues

    Answer: PLEADS

  2. 2. Without using tons, strangely it does not enhance crisp flavour

    Answer: CHEESE

  3. 3. David Beckham makes one eat dessert first

    Answer: AFTERSHAVE

  4. 4. Silver lining – occasionally he’ll get two below par

    Answer: EAGLE

  5. 5. Supply gum rubber – wanting metre on new roll?

    Answer: BURGERBUN

  6. 6. 2 seconds to read advertising watchdog’s email

    Answer: EDAM

  7. 7. Walkman – perhaps as Spooner relates playing …

    Answer: PERSONAL

  8. 8. … one from The Strokes (unoriginal pop group, according to him)

    Answer: BACKHAND

  9. 13. Allowed to take caravan briefly – that is assuming posh car up front is connected? Not so

    Answer: IRRELEVANT

  10. 15. Can rule Tottenham’s first 11 out – ultimately not up for it

    Answer: RELUCTANT

  11. 16. Made cloudy as former students smoked

    Answer: OBSCURED

  12. 17. See 2

    Answer: ANDONION

  13. 19. See 7

    Answer: STEREO

  14. 20. Teasing related to exploit

    Answer: PLAYON

  15. 23. One wood is perfect

    Answer: IDEAL

  16. 24. Perhaps Rosemary is writing her book

    Answer: HERB

The answer to “Confused as senior coppers demanded …” in the Guardian Cryptic Crossword is DISORDERED — a 10-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 22, 2026 at 11-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Confused as senior coppers demanded …” answer

DISORDERED(10 letters)

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Why does DISORDERED fit?

DISORDERED is the published 10-letter answer at 11-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Confused as senior coppers demanded …” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Confused as senior coppers demanded …”?

The answer is DISORDERED.

How many letters are in the answer?

10 letters: DISORDERED.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Guardian Cryptic Crossword for July 22, 2026 at 11-Across.

Can this clue have a different answer?

Yes. Crossword clues may be reused with a different fill depending on the grid. Recent matching appearances are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day’s answers?

Open the Guardian Cryptic answers page for July 22, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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